Key Item Number: Ee52 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A heavy flat metal key deeply in-cut to form an irregular geometric shape. Braided wool cord tied through curved piece of metal.
History Of Use
Ladakhi-style padlocks, which are from a few inches to perhaps a foot in length, are most often seen on gonpa doors. Their keys are perhaps the most common item found in men's and women's sashes.
Cultural Context
locking
Item History
- Made in Jammu-Kashmir, India before 1977
- Collected during 1977
- Owned by John Calder and Gloria Masse before May 5, 1978
- Received from John Calder (Seller), Gloria Masse (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on May 5, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Ladakhi
- Previous Owner
- John Calder and Gloria Masse
- Received from
- John Calder (Seller), Gloria Masse (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Jammu-Kashmir, India
When
- Creation Date
- before 1977
- Collection Date
- during 1977
- Ownership Date
- before May 5, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on May 5, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0426/0023